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The Weeknd “Dancing In The Flames,” Sns ft. Jim Jones & Dave East “Up It” & More | Daily Visuals 9.17.24

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For a minute there a few years ago The Weeknd seemed to love dropping music videos with all kinds of facial makeup that made him look like a Dick Tracy villain, but recently he’s been himself and luckily it seems like he’s much more comfortable in his own skin these days.

Coming through with some new visuals to “Dancing In The Flames,” the Canadian crooner hops in a drop top two seater and “drives” through the elements as he belts out his vocals to some 80’s sounding tunes. The car obviously wasn’t driving anywhere but we get it. Carry on, Weeknd.

Back in America, Sns recruits Jim Jones and Dave East for his latest clip to “Up It” where the three men and their crews hold down the block to puff on some thangs, sip on some potion, and spit their bars. Those were a lot of heavy coats for a video seemingly shot at the end of Summer. Just sayin.’

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Powers Pleasant featuring A$AP Ferg and Armani Caesar, Sillk The Shocker (yes, he’s still rapping), and more.

THE WEEKND – “DANCING IN THE FLAMES”

SNS FT. JIM JONES & DAVE EAST – “UP IT”

POWERS PLEASANT FT. A$AP FERG & ARMANI CAESAR – “SHMOKE”

SILKK THE SHOCKER – “CAN’T STAY AWAY”

TEDDY SWIMS – “BAD DREAMS”

TRAP DICKEY FT. ENPHAMUS – “ALRIGHT”

FRIDAYY – “BADDEST IN THE ROOM”

CHOW LEE – “GMT”

Rubi Rose Claims Druski Relationship Was PR Stunt | Billboard News

Rubi Rose is claiming that her relationship with Druski was a PR stunt. Here’s what she had to say about it.

Tetris Kelly:

Rubi Rose is alleging her relationship with Druski was fake fake fake. We’re breaking down the posts. On IG Rose revealed that she’s been celibate for the past two months and fans questioned if it had to do with a breakup from Druski. 

She posted to X, “And for the record i never slept with that man, n***a paid for PR. Not the p*ssy…” She also posted, “He is funny and nice tho!” But that, “I only give up if I’m in love, ion care how much money a n***a got. I’m rich asf lol.” Recently while on Audacy’s V-103 Druski did say he’s single.

Druski:

But I learned a lot from it, so I think coming at it you know, you better have them pockets ready.

Tetris Kelly:

During their relationship highs, Druski posted a photo on IG with him and Rose captioned, “Drubi,” She commented saying, “You love me huh baby.” What do you think of PR relationships? Was this one? Let us know in the comments.

Diddy Charged With Sex Trafficking & Racketeering in Unsealed Criminal Indictment | Billboard News

Diddy was arrested September 16th on unknown charges, but now his criminal indictment has been unsealed. Keep watching to see what he’s been charged with.

Tetris Kelly:

Diddy’s alleged “freak offs” have been detailed in an unsealed criminal indictment that led to his arrest this week as he was charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. We’re digging into some of the shocking details. A day after his arrest, federal prosecutors unveiled a sweeping indictment that claims the rapper “abused, threatened and coerced women” for decades. It accuses him of “running a racketeering conspiracy that included sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson and bribery.” Many of the allegations center on so-called “freaks offs,” which prosecutors describe as “elaborate and produced sex performances” between victims and male sex workers during which Combs would masturbate. They allege Diddy (real name Sean Combs) and his associates “wielded the power and prestige” of his fame to “intimidate, threaten and lure female victims” into his orbit, then used “force, threats of force, and coercion” to get them to participate. During the “freak offs,” prosecutors claim Combs and others kept victims “obedient and compliant” by providing them with drugs, then subjected them to “physical, emotional and verbal abuse,” including hitting and kicking them, threatening career repercussions, and blackmailing them with footage. An attorney for Diddy stated, “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.” Billboard will continue to cover this story as it develops.

Miley Cyrus Is Being Sued for Copyright Infringement Over ‘Flowers’ | Billboard News

Miley Cyrus is being sued for alleged copyright infringement over her song “Flowers,” which a lawsuit claims is based on Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” Keep watching for the details.

Tetris Kelly:
Miley Cyrus is being sued for allegedly copying Bruno Mars. Miley’s Hot 100 No. 1 and Grammy winning “Flowers” is the centerpiece of a new lawsuit. Tempo Music investments bought a share of Mars’ chart-topping song “When I Was Your Man” from one of its writers, and they’re accusing Miley of copyright infringement. According to the lawsuit, Tempo Music says “Flowers” “duplicates numerous melodic, harmonic and lyrical elements” of “When I Was Your Man.”

In the filings, Tempo Music alleges, “It is undeniable based on the combination and number of similarities between the two recordings that ‘Flowers’ would not exist without ‘When I Was Your Man.’” While Bruno’s song is at the center of the lawsuit, Bruno himself is not suing Miley and her team.

We’ve reached out to both Miley and Tempo Music for comment.

TikTok Billboard Top 50 Rewind: ‘Million Dollar Baby’ & More Took No. 1 | Billboard News

It’s been a year filled with fun dances, viral hits and more on the TikTok Billboard Top 50. To celebrate, we’re taking you through the top trending songs in the past year. Keep watching to see if your favorite is on the list!

Narrator:
The Tiktok Billboard Top 50 has hit the one-year mark, and we’re looking back at the top performers and trends on the chart in its first year. Tommy Richman ruled the chart with “Million Dollar Baby,” claiming the No. 1 spot for a total of 10 weeks. Of course, dance trends help drive songs up the chart like “Apple,” “Mamushi” and “Tell Ur Girlfriend,” which topped the chart for three weeks. Emotional tracks like “My Love Mine All Mine” and “Someday I’ll Get It” topped the chart for several weeks.

The Tiktok Billboard Top 50 showed how unsigned and relatively unknown artists can rise to the top. Famous Sally & YB held the top spot for two weeks, and the chart has shown how older tracks can find new life on the platform. 1959’s “Misty” and 1978’s “What You Won’t Do For Love” soared to No. 1 many decades after their release.

What’s been your favorite track or trend on the TikTok Billboard Top 50? Let us know in the comments and come back every Thursday for the latest chart.

Nelly Furtado’s Return With ‘7,’ Kamala Harris’ “Maneater” Use, TikTok Resurgence | Billboard News

It’s been seven years since Nelly Furtado released a new album, and she’s marking her comeback with ‘7.’ The renowned singer, known for delivering hit after hit, opens up about her experiences recording ‘7,’ including having her daughter watch the process. She also discusses the resurgence of her classic hits on TikTok, Kamala Harris using “Maneater,” seeing Taylor Swift at The Eras Tour, her upcoming tour, and more!

Lyndsey Havens:

Hey, what’s up? I’m Lindsey Havens for Billboard News, and we are here with the icon, the legend, Nelly Furtado. Thank you so much for coming in. 

Nelly Furtado:

Hi! Thanks for having me. 

We are such big fans of yours, and congratulations. You have an incredible new album, ‘7.’ It has been a minute since your last album. I believe it was 2017, so tell me about how you knew that this was the time to come back and why you wanted to release an album now. 

It just felt like the right time. I had taken some time to just live and go through a lot of personal things, and so I had a lot to write about A. And then B, I felt really called back to the industry. I started hearing a lot of my music on, you know, social media, especially TikTok, a lot of different DJs started remixing a lot of my old materials. I did really feel authentically that it was time to make some new music and some new vocals for everyone to remix. The music on this album is really informed by like me going out playing shows, reconnecting with audiences, brand new audiences as well, kind of really reflecting that in the sound of the album. Just kind of, I feel like I gained, like, a solid understanding of why people like my music and particular music that they love, and why, and I kind of really did keep that top of mind when I was recording this new album. 

Makes sense that you said you’re kind of going out and having fun and living life because I get that in the production and the beats of this music, but then the songwriting goes so deep into everything else that you were experiencing.

Keep watching for more!

Ice Spice “Popa,” B.G. “Street Code” & More | Daily Visuals 9.16.24

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It’s been weeks since Ice Spice released her debut LP Y2K! and though it didn’t exactly hit with the kind of impact many expected it to, the Bronx bomber is still putting her time and energy into making sure people remember why they fell in love with her in the first place.

Coming through with some new visuals to “Popa,” Ice Spice takes to the night to show what her life is like as she rubs eblows with some fellow Hip-Hop peers before hopping on a private jet where she twerks and possibly causes some turbulence as she’s still got a lot of jelly on that roll. She might’ve slimmed down but she’s still got a lot weight on her backside.

Back in New Orleans, B.G. keeps on dropping some new post-prison work and for his clip to “Street Code,” the Ca$h Money OG styles and profiles on his grown man ish to remind us he ain’t just a Hot Boy anymore, he’s a man of business.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from A$AP Twelvyy, Icewear Vezzo, and more.

ICE SPICE – “POPA”

B.G. – “STREET CODE”

A$AP TWELVYY – “VERRAZZANO VISIONZ”

ICEWEAR VEZZO – “FREE GHOST”

CLEOPATRA – “D.B.A.D.”

SADA BABY – “REAL PAIN”

G.I. PEACHEZ FT. B.G. – “LIKE A ARMY”

TOKYOSENSEI – “GUTTA”

IDK – “KICKIN”

Donald Trump & JD Vance React to Taylor Swift Endorsing Kamala Harris | Billboard News

Donald Trump and JD Vance have spoken out about Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris in the presidential race. Keep watching to see what the two have to say about her.

JD Vance:
We admire Taylor Swift’s music, but I don’t think most Americans, whether they like her music or fans of hers or not, are going to be influenced by a billionaire celebrity who I think is fundamentally disconnected from the interests and problems the problems of most Americans.

Tetris Kelly:
Looks like the GOP ticket for president and Taylor Swift have bad blood. Donald Trump went as far as to say “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” on Truth Social. This is a far cry from when he was sharing an AI-generated image that falsely claimed Taylor has endorsed Trump on the platform, saying, “I accept.”

But that was before the real Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris after the debate, posting, “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.” She also addressed those fake endorsement pics, saying, “It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter.”

And while Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, thinks Americans won’t be swayed by Taylor’s opinion …

JD Vance:
When grocery prices go up 20%, it hurts most Americans. It doesn’t hurt Taylor Swift.

Tetris Kelly:
Her post did direct around 400,000 people to vote.gov, where eligible Americans can register to vote. 

Peso Pluma Backstage at His Éxodo Tour | All Access | Billboard News

Peso Pluma takes Billboard backstage of his Éxodo Tour stop in Anaheim. He shares what gets him going, his future plans in music and more! 

Peso Pluma:
Hi there. I’m Peso Pluma, and you’re backstage at my Éxodo Tour.

Tetris Kelly:
Peso Pluma took over Anaheim, and from kicking it backstage with his boo, to meeting all his fans, we talked to the superstar and the team behind the show. We take you there in Billboard All Access. Backstage we got to see Peso interact with fans at a meet-and-greet, and he even got gifted a jersey that we absolutely need. Then it was time to head to the show. He told us what motivates him before taking stage.

Peso Pluma:
I just have the adrenaline with me right now 100%.

Tetris Kelly:
And what music pumps him up.

Peso Pluma:
Black Sabbath before going on stage. 

Tetris Kelly:
He delivered the high energy and the ballads, and fans ate up every hit. We got to kick it with the band. And also caught up with his dancers, who told us about their favorite tracks to perform. 

Dancer 1:
I really like doing “La Durango.” That was a fun one, I feel like. 

Dancer 2:
I like “Quema.” 

Dancer 3:
“Plebada.”

Tetris Kelly:
And Peso isn’t done performing all those songs. He told us about his future plans.

Peso Pluma:
I plan to do a whole new production. I plan to do stadiums the upcoming year, and a new album. 

Tetris Kelly:
We can’t wait. 

Keep watching for more!

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Sept. 21, 2024 | Billboard News

Can one of Sabrina Carpenter’s hits take the No. 1 spot from Shaboozey?

Tetris Kelly:
This is the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for the week dated Sept. 21. Locked at 10 is “Not Like Us,” as is Teddy Swims at nine, “Please Please Please” falls to No. 8, as Chappell Roan moves up to seven. Sabrina’s newest drops to six as Billie Eilish is up to No. 5. Gaga and Bruno rise to four, with “Espresso” still at No. 3, as are Post and Morgan at No. 2. For the 10th non consecutive week, Shaboozey is at No. 1  with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”

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